Cars That Think

DECEMBER 25, 2022

They’ve been studying up on renewable energy, hydrogen power, and electric vehicles, preparing for the big day in April when their remote-controlled vehicles will rumble for 4 hours in Gladstone, a port city in Queensland. The task: make the most of a 30-watt fuel cell and 14 grams of hydrogen gas.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2021

BNSF Railway Company and Wabtec began testing battery-electric locomotive technology in revenue service between Barstow and Stockton, California. As BNSF seeks ways to further reduce its environmental impact, the advancement of battery technology offers some possible solutions.

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Electrek

JANUARY 31, 2023

We’re in the dead of winter right now, and if the seasonal storms have you tired of clearing off your driveway with an old school shovel – or worse, a gas-powered tool – we have you covered today with an environmentally-friendly solution. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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Electrek

MARCH 31, 2022

While there are obvious benefits to ditching your gas-powered lawn tools, there are also other reasons to consider making the switch to cordless electric alternatives. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.

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Electrek

APRIL 6, 2021

Today only, as its Deal of the Day , Lowe’s is offering BLACK+DECKER battery-powered electric lawn tools at up to $90 off. Our favorite is the 40V 20-inch Electric Mower for $259 shipped. Head below for more deals on portable power stations, LED bulbs, and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals.

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Electrek

MAY 19, 2023

Are you still using a corded electric hedge trimmer to tidy up your home’s curb appeal? Well, if so, it’s time to replace it with a battery-powered model. Unlike gas hedge trimmers, battery-powered versions are quieter, lighter, and easier to use, all without requiring an extension cord to function.

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Electrek

MARCH 23, 2023

This spring, get rid of your old gas mower and replace it with a battery-powered model to save on fossil fuels, maintenance, and even noise. With two 4Ah batteries included, you’ll find up to 65 minutes of mowing here before it’s time to plug back in.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

If that’s the case, get rid of that old gas-powered chainsaw and replace it with a battery-powered option. Today, Lowe’s has the 80V Kobalt electric chainsaw on sale from $217 , with other models as low as $208. Plus, you’ll find discounts on electric lawn mowers and much more below, as well.

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Electrek

JANUARY 24, 2023

Utilizing a battery-powered brushless electric motor, this chainsaw doesn’t require any gas or tune-ups to function, making it a quieter and more eco-friendly option for your yard care needs. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.

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Electrek

JULY 28, 2021

Are you still using gas-powered lawn gear? Today, in our New Green Deals, we’re taking a look at Westinghouse’s 3-tool yard care kit at $99 , which helps you kick gas and oil to the curb in favor of battery-powered alternatives. Well, it’s time to change.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2019

According to a new study published by the ifo Institue Center for Economic Studies (CESifo) in Germany, EVs will barely help cut CO 2 emissions in the country over the coming years, as the introduction of electric vehicles does not necessarily lead to a reduction in CO 2 emissions from road traffic given the current power generation mix.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

The Norwegian shipping industry is teaming up to develop battery-powered ships. In 2015, these will be followed by the world’s largest electric ferry, which will regularly cross Norway’s largest fjord. 15 years ago, the Norwegian cluster was looking into opportunities for gas-fueled ships.

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Electrek

MARCH 2, 2022

Now that spring is more than just on the horizon across much of the country, it’s time to turn your eyes toward picking up electric lawn care tools and kicking gas to the curb. Right now, Woot’s spring sale is chock of battery-powered and corded electric lawn tools including lawn mowers, chainsaws, and more.

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Electrek

APRIL 12, 2022

This spring, kick gas and oil mixtures to the curb by opting instead for battery-powered electric tools instead of the old ones you likely have in the garage. Well, today you can pick up either a Badger 40V cordless electric string trimmer or blower at up to $40 off.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2022

Building on a legacy of diesel engine partnership across a wide variety of mining and construction equipment, Cummins and Komatsu will initially focus on zero emissions power technologies including hydrogen fuel cell solutions for large mining haul truck applications.

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Electrek

AUGUST 22, 2022

Are you tired of mowing the yard with a gas- and oil-filled machine? It’s time to upgrade to battery-powered tools. Coming in at $649 or less , the two included 4Ah batteries deliver up to 80 minutes of runtime so you can complete the entire yard without charging.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2021

Komatsu and its mining customers Rio Tinto, BHP, Codelco and Boliden have formed the Komatsu Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Alliance. Komatsu’s power-agnostic development truck undergoes testing at a Komatsu facility in the United States.

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Electrek

JANUARY 17, 2023

It’s time to start thinking about replacing your aging and non-eco-friendly gas-powered yard tools with battery-powered alternatives. Not only are battery-powered lawn care tools better for the environment, but they’re also quieter, lighter, and easier to use.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Canadian Pacific plans to develop North America’s first hydrogen-powered line-haul locomotive. CP’s Hydrogen Locomotive Program will retrofit a line-haul locomotive with hydrogen fuel cells and battery technology to drive the locomotive’s electric traction motors.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2020

American shipbuilding company Vigor Fab LLC has selected ABB as the hybrid-electric propulsion and energy storage system provider for the newest additions to the Washington State Ferry fleet—the largest US ferry system. The first hybrid-electric Olympic Class ferry will join Washington State Ferries’ fleet in 2024. Image: Vigor.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Home Depot wants you to kick gas and oil to the curb in 2022, and to help with that, you’ll be able to save up to $549 on RYOBI battery-powered lawn tools today. You’ll also find discounts on electric lawn mowers and much more below, as well.

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Electrek

APRIL 23, 2021

Home Depot is currently offering the Greenworks PRO 25-inch 60V Self-Propelled Electric Lawn Mower for $599. This electric lawn mower from Greenworks will have you ready to ditch gas and oil this spring thanks to the battery-powered design. 5 stars from over 180 customers.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2021

Schaeffler has secured a volume production order to supply electric motors to a key manufacturer in the commercial vehicle sector, starting in 2023. The 800 V motor, used in pairs in battery-powered vehicles, delivers a maximum continuous output of 180 kW and generates a maximum torque of 950 N·m.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2021

ABB has secured a contract with Spanish shipbuilder Astilleros Gondán to supply the all-electric power solution for fast 40-meter urban passenger ferries transporting up to 540 passengers each across Lisbon’s Tagus river. The new ferries will be powered by battery packs with a total capacity of 1,860 kWh each.

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Electrek

APRIL 7, 2022

If you’re looking for ways to be greener this spring and summer, there’s no better choice than to replace your gas-powered tools with battery-powered alternatives. Right now you can save up to $50 on EGO’s POWER+ 56V yard tools , including the 14-inch brushless cordless chainsaw at $220.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

In 2022, it would be a great time to stop using gas-powered lawn tools and start working on converting to battery-powered alternatives. Of course, you’ll save on gas this way, but also enjoy a lower noise production as well. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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Electrek

APRIL 19, 2021

Since it’s battery-powered, you won’t have to use oil or gas when edging your yard. Included with your purchase, you’ll not only receive the trimmer here but also a 4Ah 40V battery and charger. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best Tesla accessories.

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Electrek

APRIL 11, 2022

If you’re after being the most green you can possibly be, then you should ditch both gas- and battery-powered mowers. Instead, choosing the requires no power of any sort, meaning it’s completely green once manufactured. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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Electrek

APRIL 18, 2022

Well, Badger’s 40V combo kit helps you do just that, but without gas or oil. You’ll get a string trimmer that doubles as an edger and is battery-powered. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2018

Over the last two decades, fully electric cars have had, let’s say, a slow start. And while hybrid technology has taken off, drivers have been hesitant to accept fully battery-powered tech for a variety of reasons, including a lack of charging stations. But things are looking up for electric. Electric Vehicles: Right Now.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2021

Now, researchers from the University of Michigan and Ford report in an open-access paper in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology that automating residential package transport doesn’t influence the greenhouse gas footprint as much as the delivery van’s size and type. Luyao Li, Xiaoyi He, Gregory A. Wallington, and Nicholas J. 0c08213.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

These stations would be supplied by bp with green hydrogen generated from water using renewable power. Complementing this, Daimler Truck expects to deliver hydrogen-powered fuel-cell trucks to its UK customers from 2025. The company is focused on both CO 2 -neutral technologies: battery power and hydrogen-based fuel-cells.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2014

The German Parliamentary Secretary of State to the Federal Transport Minister, Katherina Reiche, refueled a fuel cell vehicle for the first time at the “Green Hydrogen Hub” ( H 2 BER ) of the Total multi-energy fueling station at Berlin-Schönefeld. The electricity required for this purpose will be provided by a nearby wind park.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Being battery-powered, you won’t have to deal with gas/oil mixtures or the obnoxious engine, which is a huge plus. Plus, you’ll find discounts on electric lawn mowers and much more below, as well. brushless chainsaw kit tackles tough jobs for $100, more in New Green Deals appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2021

Wrightspeed and Matthews Specialty Vehicles are teaming up to develop, convert, and deliver battery-powered and range-extended electric buses, trucks, and specialty vehicles with industry-leading performance, efficiency, and total cost of ownership.

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Get Electric Vehicle

APRIL 18, 2022

When most of us consider ways to reduce carbon emissions in the transportation sector, we immediately think of electric cars or vehicles in general, and in that case, we are right to a greater extent.  As we have quoted several times electric cars are great but battery-operated electric cars have a few disadvantages as well.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2023

After integrating its technology into a 5 kW drone in July 2021 and 100kW John Deere tractor in May 2022, Amogy has scaled its ammonia-to-power technology to 300 kW. Following an eight-minute-long fueling, the semi truck, having 900 kWh of total stored net electric energy, was tested for several hours on the campus of Stony Brook University.

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